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Thursday 22 October 2015
TAKING TO THE SKY
Over 50 people attended an afternoon of kite flying at Francis Plain on Friday. Of all the celebrations planned
for the Napoleonic Bicentenary this was the only one geared specifically towards children. On Sunday the
Cancer Support and Awareness group was “amazed” when over 250 people turned up for their Pink Walk.
See inside for more on cancer awareness and bicentenary events.
Colby Richards with his homemade kite
SAINTS HONOURED BY FRENCH GOVERNMENT
At Opening of Napoleonic General's Apartments
Richard Wallis, SAMS
T
he French Government took the opportunity to honour local tradesmen who
have worked on the refurbishment of Longwood House at the official opening of
Napoleonic General's Apartments and other projects in Longwood.
The visiting Ambassador Jean Mendelson, of the French Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Development gave two awards. The ministry’s medal
of honour was presented to Byron Knipe and Honorary French Consul Michel
Dancoisne-Martineau in recognition of their work in the management of the
French Properties.
Another medal in bronze, that was specially made by “La Monnaie” in Paris
for the Fondation Napoléon, to officially thank individuals who helped to accomplishment the works on the island was also presented. Only 20 copies of
this special medal were made for this occasion, each medal had been formally
personalised with engraved names. Those honoured included builders, craftsmen, restorers and island representatives of the Fondation Napoléon.
TWO GUN SALUTE
HMS Lancaster performed a two gun salute instead of the planned high-speed
pass to mark its departure on Friday after fears that the wake would cause damage to smaller boats moored in James Bay.
Byron Knipe with French Ambassador Jean Mendelson
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Jerome Peters trying to get a kite airborn
Tourism’s,
Juliet Williams
helping kids
with their kites
Cameron Johnson
about to release his kite
Inset: Luke Bowers
jotting his kie together
Taking to the Sky
Kite Flying Goes Down Well
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
O
n Friday afternoon the scouts and cubs collaborated with tourism
to host a kite flying afternoon. The event started slowly but at its peak
Francis Plain held over 50 people flying kites flying. The cloudy grey
skies were given a much needed splash of colour as kite after kite took
to the heavens. As well as the cubs and scouts quite a few families
attended and the kids who took part were allowed to keep the kites
they used on the day.
Prizes were awarded in three categories. The person who kept their
kite airborne for the longest was William Caswell. The only person
to show up with a homemade kite was Colby Richards, and Ebony
Bruneton was the youngest flyer.
Sign Me Up!
New Business Directory
Richard Wallis, SAMS
T
he preparations that are taking place for
the future tourism industry are not only happening here but internationally as well. Last
week a new online St Helena business directory was launched to shine a light on the islands offerings.
“In a nutshell, the directory is an online Yellow Pages, but tailored and custom designed
to promote businesses and deliver information
for tourism from a single website,” the site’s
owner Jonathan Clingham said.
The St Helena Business Directory is an online
data base which is to list island businesses
and organisations. Jonathan believes this is a
seamless way for returning Saints or tourists
to find a local service or organisation in one
place, via the internet.
The site is not only a benefit to off-shore interests as, “not every business can afford to have
a website so this is ideal solution for a business that is already running but cannot afford
advertising,” said Jonathan.
Since starting the site has already registered
35-40 businesses with more waiting for authorisation. To date it has received 800 visitors
from 16 different counties, which is quite an
achievement for a site that is so young. Jonathan hopes it will make local businesses more
visible online but called for support from St
Helena to ensure organisations sign up for the
free service.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD
On The Trot
Big Support for Pink Walk
Danica, Shayla Ellick
and Adam Sizeland
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
O
ver 250 people showed up to march
against cancer and take part in the annual
Pink Walk hosted by the Cancer Support and
Awareness Group on Sunday at 2pm. Earlier
that morning, the newly restored General’s
Quarters at Longwood House was opened for
tours for the very first time. It made for a good
atmosphere when walkers gathered in the gardens of Napoleon’s former residence before
registering for the walk.
As well as registration the charity also took the
opportunity to raise more funds by selling pink
merchandise. Even pets that had been brought
along were soon sporting pink bandanas.
A few who had youngsters tagging along
opted for the shorter route but the major-
Sally and Hannah Hickling
ity of walkers decided to take on the longer
walk along The Avenue, past Foxy’s Garage
through part of the Airport Access Road, past
Reggie’s Takeaways and back to Longwood
House. Everyone was in good spirits and the
walk was completed within an hour after starting. Following the walk, participants enjoyed
free tea and eats.
Prizes were awarded on the day. Anthony
Bennett was the first man to complete the short
walk and his son Blaine Bennett was the first
APPLICATIONS FOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received in respect of the following proposals:
1. Proposed excavation works (recut the bank behind the dwelling house) and construction
of Stone Retaining Wall on land Parcel Nos. 240 and 241 in the New Ground Registration
Section, adjacent to the property of Mr Peter Johnston, Cleughs Plain.
2. Proposed Garage, Conservatory and Verandah extensions on land parcel no. 0384 in the
Scotland Registration Section, adjacent to the property of Mr Nigel George, Nr Prince’s
Lodge, St Pauls.
Copies of the application and plans may be inspected at the Planning and Building Section,
Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4 pm.
Any person who wishes to make representations on the above applications should make
them in writing within 14 days to the Planning Officer, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown or email: alfred-isaac@enrd.gov.sh
Alfred Isaac, Planning Officer
22 October 2015
boy under the age of 15. In the ladies category,
Rosie and Marcella Mittens scooped prizes for
the first lady and girl to complete the walk.
For the long route the first lady to return was
Anita Robbertse and Arthur Leo was the first
male. Lucas Robbertse and Morgan Hannah
picked up the under 15s prizes.
The organisers we overwhelmed by the support the walk received, “I was amazed at the
level of support shown” Nicola Essex said.
The Housing
Division
of ENRD
is urgently seeking
private accommodation
to rent.
Please contact the
Housing Officer,
Tracy Thomas
on
telephone 22270
or email
tracy-thomas@enrd.gov.sh
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SENTINEL Saints Honoured by
COMMENT French Government
Jane Durnford, SAMS
At Opening of Napoleonic General's Apartments
W
hat an amazing few weeks we’ve recently had on and it is evident that we have
Gary Constantine
received a medal
for his work as the
team leader of the
Longwood house
restoration project
much to celebrate on St Helena! So much
seems to have been packed into such a short
time. Cancer Awareness activities and fundraising, including the brilliant fire engine
pull at the seafront followed by ‘shaving and
waxing’ of some brave men in the Mule Yard
it is an important event in the island’s calendar and was well supported.
HMS Lancaster and RFA Gold Rover visited
for a few days to take part in the Napoleonic
Bicentenary celebrations which contributed
towards an increased buzz around the island
and ended with a sail past the bay and HMS
Lancaster giving a two gun salute.
It is hoped that businesses on the island profited from the increase in tourists and official
visitors during the celebrations.
I don’t envy anyone who works in tourism on
the island, or those who promote the island
as it must be a hard job to sell St Helena to
the world without knowing what the tourist
market will want. There is no denying it; Napoleon’s time on the island has played a large
part in adding more to the islands history.
We truly do have community spirit, which
brings me on to my next topic...
Life 250 years ago was different to how we
live it today, slavery hadn’t been abolished,
and war atrocities were acceptable.
Basic research on Napoleon through the web
and even historical documents shows that he
was not always the nicest person and not always putting his troops and people first. He
was a military man who travelled throughout
Europe and the Middle East with his troops,
and is considered one of the greatest military
men, he even crowned himself emperor.
I appreciate that Napoleon makes St Helena
a tourist attraction due to his exile here, but
should we really be celebrating someone
who was imprisoned to the island as a prisoner by the British?
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Jeffrey Stevens was honoured
as the maker of the Napoleon’s
bird cage replica at Longwood
Charles George was awarded for his work as the wood
master of the Longwood house restoration project
CHANGE TO HORSE POINT
LANDFILL OPENING TIMES
At its meeting on 15 October 2015, the Environment & Natural Resources Committee
agreed that with effect from Monday 26 October 2015, until further notice, the Horse
Point Landfill Site (HPLS) will operate under new opening and closing times as follows:
• Open - Monday to Saturday, 9am to 3pm
• Closed - Sundays and Public Holidays
On Mondays to Fridays HPLS will be accessible via both the public and commercial entrances, as signposted.
On Saturdays, HPLS will only be accessible via the public entrance. Access to the main site
may be provided by the Landfill Operator, depending on the type of waste to be disposed,
via the barrier at the Public Recycling Facility.
Site users are requested to kindly follow instructions given by the Landfill Operator.
Waste Management Services is committed to providing a safe and user friendly recycling
and disposal facility for the benefit of all residents.
For further information, please contact the Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford, on tel: 24724 or email mike-durnford@enrd.gov.sh.
SHG, 20 October 2015
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YOUR LETTERS/ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Dear Editor
The group of French and the official delegation have now left the island. Although the visit started by a disappointment when it was announced the commemorative stamps and coins
had not arrived on the island, it was overall a
great success for the promotion not only for
the French properties but also for the island as
a whole.
The bicentenary of the arrival of Napoleon
was organised with the Tourist office in a professional, respectful and efficient manner. Helena Bennett and her team have just been perfect. From the comments made by the group,
the words “respectful”, “dignity”, “efficient”,
“courteous”, “pleasant” were used non-stop.
Without the Tourist office team I would have
never been able to deliver so much. The whole
group has left with life-time souvenirs. And of
course, Merrill Joshua A.K.A. Napoleon was
just perfect in his role.
But, this was not all.
The efforts made by various shops and organisations were so appreciated by our visitors. I
have already seen pictures of the widows of
the Art and Crafts and the Rose & Crown all
over the French Social Media pages and always with praises and compliments.
Under the direction of Teeny Lucy and Cathy
Hopkins, the St Helena Ladies Orchestra, the
Brass Monkeys, the Bug-Eye Tuners, the Palm
Villa Singers, the String Trio, the promising
young talents Jade Leo and Shelby Bargo, the
gifted Alice Germany, the virtuoso Lauren
Evans, the dazzling Lizemarie Robberste, the
transcendent voice of Charlotte Collier, the
brilliant Jon Lambdon, the music lover Steve
Terry, the incomparable ladies Ivy Ellick and
Gay Marr, the melodious Jane Fenwick offered us unforgettable musical moments concluded with an impressive Marseillaise.
Likewise, the kindness of individuals like
Harry Legg who allowed the group to visit
his historical dwelling of Alarm House, Helen
Lawrence who invited the whole group for an
unexpected but so welcome tea, coffees and
amazing cakes (specially the chocolate one !)
at Maldivia, Áine O’Keeffe who shared her art
show and birthday party with the whole group,
Pastor Graeme Beckett for his enthusiasm and
communicative love for military music, and
Paul Starkie for his warm welcome before
the projection of the movie “The Man on the
Rock”.
Moreover, through the recently restored Longwood House the French group and official
delegation were able to see for themselves the
skill of the local craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
The name of Charlie George kept being mentioned as he did with Damian Stroud, amazing wood works there. Likewise for Brian Yon
who brought everything and everyone to light.
But of course, the place of honour was taken
by Johnny Isaac who, under his leadership
so many local gifted workers contributed
to transform Longwood House to its present state: I am not only thinking about Gary
Constantine, Alwyn Henry, Joey Peters, Alan
Thomas, Jason Benjamin who I kept working
with, but also Kelvin Williams, Dennis Owen,
Dane Leo, Geordie Andrews, Adam Fowler,
Callum Ellick, Craig Williams, Jamie O’Dean,
Alex Knipe, Elvis Fowler, Denzil Yon, Martin
Constantine, Clayton Leo, Brendan Leo, Sanjay Clingham, Roy Andrews, Arthur Osborne,
Joey Bennett, Raymond Herne, Colin Knipe,
Planning for Jamestown
Pavement Set to be Extended Past the Market
August Graham, SAMS
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nterprise St Helena has plans to smarten
up Jamestown. The blueprint shows a new
pavement from outside the Star, past the Market, to the Rose and Crown. It will be paved in
the same style as pavements which were laid
last year up Main Street.
The pavement outside the Canister will also be
extended further into the roundabout to protect
the trees from cars. A newly-built fountain will
also be put in place there. This will be a replica
of the one which was put up to remember the
people who died in the 1890 rock fall.
Because the pavement will be extended outside Brown’s video shop the pedestrian area
opposite that, next to the Tourism Office, will
be taken away.
David Goodrick and Merrill Joshua from En-
terprise St Helena told the Environment and
Natural Resources Committee that the larger
pavements and curbs will keep pedestrians
safe as they are separated from the traffic.
The plan also includes a bus stop by the Malabar and a zebra crossing outside Thorpe’s grocery shop.
The proposed changes to Jamestown are part
of a larger effort which will also create a new
viewing area at Button-Up Corner and passing bays on the road leading up to High Knoll
Fort.
ESH have funding for the project until the end
of the financial year and will lose the money
unless it is spent before April. Therefore Mr
Joshua and Mr Goodrick were very keen to
stress to the committee that they needed to
make progress on the project quickly. They
have now agreed to return to the next meeting
with more concrete proposals.
Julian Henry, Clayton Yon, Marico George,
Dalton George, Paul Clifford, Fabian Peters,
Brian Knipe, Dion Phillips and Basil Francis.
The delegation also appreciated and praised
the kindness of the people of St. Helena they
met during the food festival and the ones they
had to deal with: the resourceful Foxy’s team,
the smart Pennell Benjamin, the so-reassuring
team of the enchanted isle, the unequalled tour
operator Aaron Legg, the bilingual Lord Bishop and the master of ceremony Father Dale
Bowers.
Regarding the activities, the nine days of their
stay were extremely busy as the Cancer Support and Awareness group had the kindness to
theme their activities around the bicentenary.
The Regency Ball at the Castle was a huge success!!! But not only this it was also a pleasure
and an honour for me to host the Pink Walk tea
party at Longwood house. In this abundance of
activities, the reception at the Briars Pavilion
by His Excellency the Governor came through
like a shooting star in this austral sky.
Then, as a surprise for all of us, was the visit
of the Royal Navy with the HMS Lancaster
and RFA Gold Rover. What wonderful news.
His Excellency the Governor Mark Capes suggested the idea of such a visit over a year ago.
I am so happy he had been heard as the navy
added the glory and dignity to the celebrations.
In spite of the short notice, the deputy-Governor, Sean Burns together with his wife Marina
and his assistant Sandra Sim made everything
looking like it was long time planned.
Bravo !
Michel Dancoisne-Martineau
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NOTICE BOARD
Baptist Church
th
170
Anniversary
Celebration (1845 -2015)
Come join us for a week of
celebration:
st
th
1 to 7 November 2015
x
Celebration Service
x
Seminar "Fighting For the Family" by Joe Bell
x
Music & Gospel
x
Coffee Morning, Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom
Jamestown Baptist Chapel, Sunday 1st November, starting 11am
Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom, evenings 7pm Mon - Fri (2nd - 6th)
Live music, and singing. With an address by Rev. Errol Wesson
Half Tree Hollow Community Center
Every Evening Monday to Saturday 7pm (2nd - 7th November)
Saturday 7th Nov. 10am
x
Children's "Treasure Hunt" by Morag McLean
x
Family Picnic (music & activities)
Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom, Mon - Fri 3pm (2nd - 6th)
(transport will be provided to take children home afterwards)
Rosemary Plain on Saturday 7th November from 2h30 pm
(bus will be provided from and back to Pillings School)
For further details please contact Pastor Graeme Beckett (tel 22388)
(Times & venues subject to change - any changes will be announced on radio/press)
Note: We are committed to share only the historic Christian message and will not
attempt to lure members of other churches to the Baptist Church . Let's celebrate!
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
The Queen's Frigate
Royal Navy Joins Bicentenary
Celebrations
Anne Clarke, SAMS
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Lancaster is a Type 23 Duke Class frigate, weighing a
massive 4500 tonnes, and measures 133 metres in length. The
vessel is cap
capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 knots.
She is nicked named the Queen’s Frigate after the Duke of
Lancaster one of the many titles Her Majesty the Queen holds.
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Monarch is said to closely follow the Lancaster's
activities.
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ship’s engine have been placed
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aving completed two thirds of their nine
month deployment, and so far travelled over
24,000 miles with over 14 port visits on four
continents, the complement of around 200
sailors are divided amongst the main departments - operations, weapon engineering, marine engineering and logistics, there is also a
few marines currently travelling this particular leg of their journey.
During their visit to the island, the ships
company took part in football and basket
ball matches and a wreath laying ceremony
at Napoleons Tomb on the exact date of the
Emperor’s exile to St Helena .
he Lancaster operates a Wildcat which is
a mulit-purpose helicopter capable of a wide
range of roles from anti-submarine warfare
to search and rescue. The Wildcat is the latest
generation of muti-role helicopter and the Lancaster was the first ship to carry one. as well
as a few fly over's, during the ships stay, the
Wildcat made history on 14 October when
she touched down and became the first ever
rotary-wing aircraft to land at the island's
Airport. St Helena's Sea Rescue team caught
another glimpse off her capabilities on Friday
morning, when the aircraft took part in a minor incident exercise.
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NOTICE BOARD
An AMAZING Opportunity
@ PAS Career’s Fair 28/10/15
To speak to students and staff from the course you are interested in.
Skype links for
health related courses.
Access to Higher Education Course (for those without ‘A’ levels)
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
International Nursing (top-up degree )
Diagnostic Radiography
Occupational Therapy
Assistant Practitioner
Social Work
Health and Social Care
13.30 and 18.30
Booking essential. If interested, telephone 22500 and ask for the Health
Promotion Nurses. If no one is available please leave your name, contact number
and details of the session you would like to attend.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD
Innovation in the Overseas Territories
Sint Maartin Conference Comes to an End
C
ommunity Development Support Officer,
Liz Johnson-Idan, recently left the island to attend a conference in Sint Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean. The conference was set
up by the European Union to bring all overseas
territories together to share experiences and
skills. “Representing the most isolated of the
overseas territories was certainly an adventure
but definitely one worth making," Liz said.
Sint Maartin is divided into French Saint Martin and Dutch St Maarten, and has a population of 80,000. The economy relies on tourism
with four or five cruise ships arriving every
EXCO REPORT
Exco, 20 October 2015
E
xecutive Council met today, Tuesday 20
October 2015, to discuss a proposal to develop a strategic plan for Jamestown Wharf.
Executive Council approved the establishment of a working group to manage a process of broad consultation with various
stakeholders to produce a plan for the future
Hannah Durnford, SAMS
day, and daily flights come from the USA and
Europe. "I was there at the end of the low season and it was still pretty busy. Shops accept
Euros, Dollars or Caribbean Guilder and are
a tax free shopping zone, so all top designer
shops are there selling jewelry and clothes
at discount prices," Liz added, "there are hotels, apartments, restaurants, casinos, bars and
shops everywhere and lots of people. There
are white sandy beaches and lots of activities
to keep tourist entertained."
During the conference, other territories spoke
about themselves and their innovation agendas. Aruba is aiming for 100% renewable
energy and other islands have developed fi-
nancial services and offshore company based
economies. "All have a more developed tourist industry and economy that St Helena, even
Greenland," Liz said.
"It seems to me we are privileged to have the
experiences of other small overseas territories
to help us make informed decisions about the
development of St Helena. Maybe we will
avoid some of the mistakes and most damaging choices they have made in the past. Maybe
we will make our own disasters but at least
I now know that there are people across the
world who care about St Helena and want to
come and see us, and that is worth ten days
travelling."
development of Jamestown Wharf - to include
facilities for boat maintenance, a dive club and
a yacht club.
The working group will consist of an Elected
Member as chairperson, and a representative
from both the Chamber of Commerce and the
Heritage Society, together with the Director of
ENRD, the Chief Executive for Economic Development and the Head of Planning.
It is recognised that careful planning and engagement with current and future users is
paramount in order to achieve a more people-
centred waterfront as we move from a freighthandling, working wharf, towards leisure and
commercial use.
Under the Closed Agenda, Executive Council
was pleased to approve the sale of 3.04 acres
of Crown Land below High Knoll to a local
investor for the development of new homes,
in line with SHG’s Land Disposal Policy.
Executive Council also wishes to place on
record its thanks to everyone who supported
and assisted with the successful events of last
week’s bicentennial commemorations.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Health Directorate would like to inform the Public that the Emergency Dental Clinic
scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2015, has been cancelled.
Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted.
Health Directorate,
20 October 2015
Gambling For A
Worthy Cause
Golf Club to Host a
Night at the Races
Photo Credit: Slooby
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
T
he golf club will open its doors for a
‘Race Night’ on Friday. The event has been
organised by Andy Parkinson to help support the Golf Club and the Cancer Awareness Support Group.
“Five horse races will be shown on the big
screen over the course of the evening,” Andy
told The Sentinel. “You pick out who you
think will be the winner and make small bets
on each race. Winners will get a share of the
takings for that race, with the remainder going to the Cancer Support Awareness Group
and the Golf Club.”
The entrance fee for the night will be £1, and
doors open at 7.30pm.
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VACANCY
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS COORDINATOR (PRIMARY)
The Education & Employment Directorate has a vacancy for a Special Educational Needs
Coordinator. The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Inclusion, for the effective and
efficient management of Special Educational Needs across the primary sector, including supporting
teachers and pupils in schools and providing relevant CPD where needed. The officer will play a key
role in the area of SEN ensuring that all children are able to progress against individual learning
profiles.
Applicants should have a grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English, locally qualified teacher
status and have an accredited qualification in Special Educational Needs or be willing to study
towards gaining a relevant qualification. Applicants should have at least three years experience in
the teaching profession and/or previous experience of working with children with special educational
needs.
Salary for the post is at grade D commencing at £10,739 per annum, however the successful
applicant may be required to start in the training grade.
For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Miss Lolly Young, Head of
Inclusion on telephone 22607 (email: lolly.young@education.gov.sh) or alternatively contact Mrs.
Wendy Benjamin, Assistant Director of Schools, telephone number 22607 (email:
wendy.benjamin@education.gov.sh) A full job description can be obtained from the Human
Resources and Administration Manager at the Education Directorate, email hram@education.gov.sh .
On sale are ladies, men’s and children’s clothing
in assorted sizes to suit everyone. Come and have a browse!
Application forms which are available from Education & Employment Directorate and Corporate
Human Resources should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable, to the
Human Resources and Administration Manager at the Education Learning Centre by no later than
4pm on Thursday, 29th October 2015.
Shirley Wahler
Director
Education & Employment
Telephone: +(290) 22607
15 October 2015
Facsimile: +(290) 22036
E-mail: eoadmin@education.gov.sh
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR DARK PAST
Concept Drawings Invited for Memorial and Reburial Site at Ruperts
Liam Yon, SAMS
T
he St Helena National Trust are seeking
expressions of interest (EOI) from interested
persons to come up with concept drawings
for a public garden in Ruperts; in memory of
those that died during the liberation of African slaves on St Helena.
Earlier in the year a working group made up
of stakeholders from island organisations, including a few councillors, sent out a survey
to help them decide what would be done with
the human remains that were found in Ruperts Valley. Out of the 254 responses, 65%
chose reburial as the preferred option; with
an ossuary or curate as the other choices.
The working group have identified a site
at Ruperts to rebury and memorialise the
remains. The area is currently occupied by
the temporary fuel facility near St Michaels
Church. “Once Basil Read demobilise from
that area, we can utilise the space to create a
lovely memorial and, of course, reburial of
the human remains,” said Lauren Evans, a
member of the working group from the Air
Access Office.
The idea of the EOI for concept drawings
came after the creative talent of locals was
noticed by members of the working group.
“We felt really strongly as a working group
that it should be something from the community ideally,” said Director of the Trust,
Excavation works at
Ruperts after discovery
of human remains
Photo: Andrew Pearson
and Ben Jeffs
Jeremy Harris. “In terms of what it involves,
I think it’s really down to people’s creativity.
We are going to be pretty open to seeing what
people come up with,” he added.
Despite this, there are some elements that must
be included in the design. These include accommodation of 325 human remains in small
wooden coffins; estimated to take up 120
square
metres,
public
seating,
Human remains found
stonework, mein Ruperts Valley
morial structure,
plant landscaping,
signage, and also
parking; approximately five normal
spaces and one disabled bay. The site
must also be accessible from the
airport access road
and be shielded
from nearby industrial areas.
As Ruperts is quite a busy area at the moment
there is no definite time scale on when the
project will take place, but the concept drawings will provide the working group with a vision. “At this stage we’re looking for ideas and
drawings, it doesn’t have to be a really detailed
to-scale plan or anything, just some ideas.”
It is planned for the person with the chosen design to work alongside the working group on
the project. “If there is somebody who clearly
emerges as having the bulk of the ideas or a
good concept for the overall site,” said Jeremy, “I would definitely invite that person
into the working group to help us bring it
to life.”
Once the project is finished, it is hoped the
memorial will not only provide a peaceful
and respectful final resting place for the
disturbed liberated African remains, but
also acknowledge St Helena’s role in the
Transatlantic Slave Trade and the tragedy it
brought.
Deadline for submissions of concept drawings is 4pm on Friday 30 October. A full design brief as well as A3-sized map with distance scales and a geo-referenced auto cad
drawing of the plot is available upon request
from the St Helena National Trust.
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NOTICE BOARD
PUBLIC SOLICITOR’S OFFICE
With effect from November 2015 a Public Solicitor will be available at the community centres each
month for a drop in clinic from 5PM to 6.30PM. Dates for each community centre are as follow:
BLUE HILL
1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
SANDY BAY
1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
GUINEA GRASS
1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
KINGSHURST
2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
HALF TREE HOLLOW
2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
JAMESTOWN
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
LEVELWOOD
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
For further information please call 23008.
VACANCY
POPPY APPEAL
2015
IT DEVELOPMENT AND
SUPPORT OFFICER
The IT Section of Corporate Services is seeking to recruit an IT Development and Support Officer. The job purpose is to provide technical support to SHG Directorates and approved non-Government
organizations. This includes designing, implementing and administering computer network systems across SHG, and troubleshooting
Local Area Networks and all peripheral equipment.
Prospective candidates should have a GCSE in English, Maths and
Computer skills in Grade C or above, a relevant international certification in Microsoft, Cisco or Linux systems or at least two years
experience and knowledge of working in an IT helpdesk environment. They should also have a valid driving licence.
Salary for the post is at Grade D commencing at £10,739 per annum but a successful applicant without all of the qualifications and
experience detailed in the job profile may be required to serve in the
training grade C.
For further details about the post, interested persons should contact
David George, Acting IT Section Manager on telephone number
22819 or e-mail: David.George@sainthelena.gov.sh
Application forms which are available from Corporate Human Resources and Corporate Support should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Jackie Moyce Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail jackie.moyce@sainthelena.gov.sh by
no later than 4pm on Monday, 26th October 2015.
Corporate Services
October 2015
Each year, St Helena supports the Royal British Legion’s work
through the St Helena Poppy Appeal. The poppy appeal is the Legion’s largest annual fundraising campaign and each year has a different focus. This year, The Royal British Legion continues to mark
the centenary of the First World War and asks everyone to support
the appeal in memory of the fallen and the future of the living.
The poppy is a powerful symbol - worn to commemorate the sacrifices of our Armed Forces and to show support to those serving today,
along with their loved ones. The remembrance poppy is especially
prominent in the UK - and here on St Helena in the weeks leading up
to Remembrance Sunday (on 8 November 2015).
On Saturday 24 and Saturday 31 October, plus Saturday 7 November, the Poppy Appeal - led by Mike Durnford - will be raising funds in lower Jamestown - through the distribution of poppy
wristbands, lapel pins, emblem stickers, badges, rulers, bracelets and
standard poppies. Uniformed contingents of ex-servicemen, Salvation Army members, Scouts, Guides and volunteers - will be making their way through Main Street and members of the public are
encouraged to support the appeal and obtain their poppies in
advance of Remembrance Sunday.
The Remembrance Service will be held on Sunday 8 November
2015 at the Cenotaph, beginning at 10.55 am.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Encouraging Career Development
Careers fair 2014
Hannah Durnford, SAMS
T
his year’s careers fair could very well be
an important one as it will show where St Helena is heading in the future, in terms of the airport and business opportunities. Work Development Coordinator, Cynthia Bennett told The
Sentinel, “People are very excited and keen, as
they realise how important career information
is in our personal development.”
It will be different this year as there will be a
lot more demonstrations, “people build up their
interest by seeing what goes on,” Cynthia said.
Some of the government and private sectors
which will be there on the day includes the St
Helena National Trust, SHAPE and Stretch’s
Extreme Cuts. There will also be a stall on the
apprenticeship scheme, demonstrating what
can be achieved through the scheme, “the fair
will allow students to aim towards their career
paths and give them an idea as to what they
would like to do and how they can get there,”
Cynthia added.
The careers fair will be extended into the
evening, on 28 October, opening at 10am and
closing at 3:30pm and then re-opening from
6:30pm to 8:30pm. The Saint Sizzler snack
bar will be open throughout the day and Prince
Andrew School will also be laying on transport to allow more people to come to the fair.
Cynthia said, “I hope this career fair will provide some boost and motivation for people
into their future career development. This is
why it is so important for all of us on St Helena
to be concentrating on our development; all of
us need to be doing this together to ensure that
our standards are kept up. I really hope people
will take the opportunity and come to the fair,”
Cynthia said.
Should Overseas Territories vote in UK elections?
Contribution, Anthony Webber
Anthony Webber is a political analyst and
commentator who was a Member of the
Guernsey States between 1991 and 2004.
There are always matters of interest for the
British Overseas Territories and the Crown
Dependencies at the UK main parties’ conferences.
Some have a very direct connection, and one
matter of interest is the recent formation of
the Friends of the British Overseas Territories, FOTBOT. Its purpose is to bring together
people from all sixteen British Overseas Territories, and to promote, support and increase
awareness of them. It was set up mainly by
young people who were students and while it
has charitable aims, it also brings about discussion of the political issues which affect
the BOTs. The meetings are already attended
by those from the three Crown Dependencies
as well, and it is intended to formally include
them soon. Gibraltar plays a very prominent
role in FOTBOT.
At the Conservative Party conference, which
I also attended, FOTBOT held a fringe meeting attended by about 100 plus people, where
the focus was a “question time” panel discussion on political issues pertaining to British
Overseas Territories.
Amongst those attending were representatives of BOT and Crown Dependencies’ governments.
There were a number of interesting questions
put to the Panel, the most pertinent of which
was, should the BOT’s and Crown Dependencies have representation in the UK parliament?
Andrew Rosindell, MP, who is seen as a great
supporter of the BOT’s and Crown Dependencies, put forward the view that the onset of
devolution in the UK had inevitably made representation in the two Houses of Parliament a
matter which merited serious consideration by
all concerned.
It could now be argued that home countries
such as Scotland have as much autonomy as
some BOTs and Crown Dependencies, yet
they have the advantage of representation in
Westminster as well.
Andrew pointed out that the French, Dutch,
and Danish overseas territories all had elected
representation in the respective national parliaments, yet British territories didn’t.
Not only should House of Commons representation be looked at, but also having Members
of the House of Lords, which could happen
much sooner.
Andrew pointed out that with over 830 Members it was only fair to allow some BOT and
Crown Dependency Members of the House of
Lords.
He also said that government ministers came
and went, and although relationships could be
built up with them, there was logic in having
direct representation too.
He said he didn’t trust the Foreign Office and
that was a reason why he was on the Foreign
Affairs Committee in parliament.
He said the BOTs and Crown Dependencies
had mixed opinions about full Westminster
representation, and some had London offices
to promote their causes. Some were happy
with the relationships they had through the
UK government departments responsible for
them.
However, this was not the same as having
proper representation, and UK MP’s are only
able to look after the interests of their own
constituents, and not those from anywhere
else.
Andrew was pleased that at last discussion
had started on BOT and Crown Dependencies’ representation in Westminster, and that
progress could now be achieved in that direction.
I also contributed to this debate and I will
openly admit that in my thirteen years as an
elected States of Guernsey Member, I never
questioned to any great degree the constitutional relationship between Guernsey and
the UK government, and whether we should
have representation in Westminster. However, times have changed, the world has
moved on, devolution has taken place, and
it is only right that we should have our say
in the British parliament on matters such as
foreign affairs and defence, and indeed any
issues which affect us. I feel change is going to come and we need to be putting our
own ideas forward about what sort of change
suits us best.
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Ascension Bicentenary
Contribution, Rachel Holland
A
s Napoleon was settling into
an uncomfortable existence on St
Helena, the British were worried.
What if Napoleon was to escape
again? Could Europe withstand
the warring emperor a third time?
As if St Helena was not remote
enough, the British Navy headed
to Ascension Island to make sure
that it could not be used as a staging post to
help Napoleon escape. The Zenobia and Peruvian ships landed on 22 October and the
Royal Navy designated the island as a stone
frigate called HMS Ascension.
Now, 200 years later, Ascension Island is
celebrating its bicentenary. St Helena may
have been made famous by Napoleon, but the
community of Ascension was entirely created
by Napoleon’s exile.
To mark this historic occasion, Rachel Holland spoke to Saints living on Ascension
about what the island means to them.
PATSY MOYCE “‘Home is where the heart is’
- without a doubt a true saying but realistically for me even though I was born and
bred on Ascension Island (1962 - 50 years plus - has it
really been that long!) I’ve always accepted the fact that
there is no right of abode on Ascension so when I refer to
‘back home’, I do mean St Helena; the place I will eventually go back to and not Ascension. I do find it strange
referring to St Helena as ‘home’ when I was actually born
on Ascension but I know it can never be somewhere to put
down my roots, if I had chosen it as the ultimate retirement place for me and my family.
With all the memories of my childhood and the many
changes I’ve seen whilst growing up on this wonderful
and unique island, maybe one day I will be writing my
autobiography.”
CYRIL LEO
(with wife Delphia and children Ben, Shaun and David)
“I have been living on Ascension since July 1968. During
that time I have seen many changes, and many of those
changes have brought about improvements beneficial to
Saints on Ascension. In numerous ways, Saints working on
Ascension have always been a crucial source of support
for St Helena. As within most communities, there is always
room for further improvements, and Ascension has so much
potential on offer. The people on Ascension are resourceful and want to succeed Special endorsement: Ascension
is a fantastic
fanta
place for raising
children.”
MARY NICOLA DILLON
THOMPSON STEDSON STROUD
Mary has lived on Ascension
Island for 12 years.
“Despite its remoteness, Ascension is a really unique and
interesting little island. More
importantly, the warmth and
friendliness of the Island’s
residents makes living here a
real pleasure.”
Stedson Stroud arrived on Ascension
late 1967, then off and on from 1982.
He has been with the Conservation
Department from 2003 to present.
“Ascension Island gives amazing and
genuine friendliness and kindness
to people from all walks of life from
around the world, once they have
stepped foot on her soil.”
Nicola has lived on Ascension for
one year in 1974-75 and again
from 2002 to 2008 and from 2010
to the present.
“Currently Ascension is ideally located for me to keep in touch with
family in St Helena, the UK and
further afield (I have a daughter in
Australia). It feels like home away
from home as it has always played
a major part in my life and also
for the majority of St Helenians
as most of us have either lived and
worked on Ascension, or have had
family members who have lived
here.”
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Ascension Bicentenary
JACQUI ELLICK
ICK
CHERYL ANTHONY
Jacqui has called Ascension Island home
from 1967 – 1976, and then from 1994 to
the present.
“To me Ascension is a very special and
unique place. I love the extreme contrasts
of the island, from the white sandy beaches
where green turtles visit every year to lay
their eggs, to the starkness of the volcanic landscape. And then you have
the mountain which is so green and
lush, and on a clear day you have
beautiful views of the whole island
and surrounding coastline below.”
“I arrived on Ascension Island from St Helena in October 1969 at the age of seven. My dad
worked for Cable & Wireless which meant my mum, 10 month old brother Carl and I could
accompany him during his contract.
Being on Ascension for 46 years does mean a lot to me, especially getting married to Robert and my three children (Mario, Kirsty and Corey) being born here; it’s a carefree place;
medical services are great, especially if further medical attention is needed that cannot be
dealt with on Ascension as we have the privilege of being medivac-ed to the UK. To sum up
Ascension - It’s a feeling of home away from home.”
VACANCY
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (PAS)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF SHAPE
(St Helena’s Active Participation in Enterprise)
Under Section 77 of the Companies Ordinance 2004 (“the Ordinance”) and
Articles 77 and 78 of the Articles of Incorporation
NOTICE is hereby given of an Annual General Meeting of Members of SHAPE (St Helena’s
Active Participation in Enterprise) to be held on 7 November 2015 at SHAPE Head Centre
Sandy Bay at 10:30 am
Agenda:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Welcome.
Apologies
Confirmation of Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting
Matters Arising
Chair of Directors Report
Treasurer’s report
Appointment of Directors
Any Other Current Business
Note: Any member or representative of a corporate member, except an employee member, who
wishes to be considered for appointment as a community or corporate member at the annua
general meeting must lodge with the company secretary a written notice of his/her willingness
to be appointed, signed by him/her, at least seven days before the date of the annual genera
meeting.
Andrea Timm
Company Secretary
SHAPE, Head Centre
Sandy Bay
The Education and Employment Directorate is looking to recruit an
Assistant Librarian to work primarily at Prince Andrew School. The
post holder will be responsible to the Librarian for the provision of
a library service.
Applicants should have a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and
English, together with excellent customer service skills and a recognized certificate in IT. The ability to produce clear and accurate
written communications is essential. Some of the personal attributes
required for the role are self-motivation, reliability, ability to work
independently as well as part of a team.
Salary for the post is at Grade B1, commencing at £6,542 per annum, however the successful applicant may be required to start in
the training grade.
Normal hours of work are from 8:30am – 4pm, but the post holder
may be required to give some support to the Public Library in Jamestown.
For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mrs Jill Young, Librarian on telephone number 22580 (e-mail
Librarian@helanta.co.sh)
Application forms which are available from the Education & Employment Directorate and Corporate Human Resources should be
completed and submitted with satisfactory references, through Directors where applicable, to the Human Resources & Administration
Manager at the Education Learning Centre or e-mail hram@education.gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Friday 23 October 2015.
Mrs Shirley Wahler, Director
9 October 2015
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TIME OUT
COFFEE
BREAK
HUMOUR
“E
xcuse me sir,” said the man to one of the stewards on an Amtrak
Train, “I always get nauseous when I go on trains, so I am going to take
a heavy sleeping pill, but please do whatever you can to make sure I get
off when it stops in Baltimore. I really don’t want to miss my great aunt’s
funeral.” “Sure thing!” said the steward happily, “we’ll make you sure
you get off!”
Six hours later the train stopped in Washington D.C. and the man jumped
out of his seat in a panic, “WHAT THE HECK! I ASKED YOU TO
WAKE ME UP IN BALTIMORE!”
“Oh boy! He looks mad!” remarked the fellow behind him to his wife.
“Not half as mad as that other guy they carried off back in Baltimore,”
she whispered back.
When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, “I’m
not sure…”
“Look in your underwear, Grandma,” he advised, “mine says I’m 4 to 6.”
CRAZY MAZE
Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap on the left
and work your way through to the middle. Good Luck!
SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year
The sun was peeking through the clouds this Saturday when St Helena’s biannual
Carnival adorned length of Jamestown. With stalls set up throughout the morning, as
the time approached large crowds gathered to see the floats and marchers. The parade
started by the hospital, making its way down the street before passing through the
archway and terminating at the wharf.
PEOPLE
Famous Birthdays
22 Oct - 28 Oct
Ryan Reynolds (39)
Actor - 23 Oct
Drake (29)
Rapper - 24 Oct
It is 20 weeks since the start of the Main Street Enhancement Project and the work is
nearly complete with just a few more metres to go. Lower Jamestown has been transformed since early June from an uneven and unsafe pathway to flat, even paving stones
and bollards that have made Main Street a safer place.
Wayne Rooney (30)
Footballer - 24 Oct
Football: A Jason George hat trick ensured Wirebirds finished 5-1 victors over Bellboys in Sunday’s 1.30pm fixture.
Bill Gates (60)
Entrepreneur - 28 Oct
...places I have
visited:
1. St Petersburg
2. Greece
3. Vancouver
Colin Robinson
If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we
can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or
cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements.
The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only
print 1 per week! Email: news@sams.sh with subject heading, top 3.
Katy Perry (31)
Singer - 25 Oct
DID YOU KNOW...
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NOTICE BOARD
Window Dressing Competition
During the Bicentenary programme, shop owners were invited to take part in a Window Dressing Compe on. The windows were French themed and there were two par cipants.
The compe on was judged by the French Ambassador, Jean Mendelson, on 13th October 2015, and he
awarded the first prize to The Arts and Cra s Centre and the second prize to The Hive.
St Helena Tourism │ The Canister │ Jamestown │ St Helena Island │ South Atlan c Ocean │ STHL 1ZZ │ Tel: +290 22158 │ Fax: +290 22159
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SCHOOL PAGE/NOTICE BOARD
GIVING THANKS AT HARVEST TIME
Contribution, St Pauls Primary School
O
n Thursday 16th October, the Saint Pauls
School community (Children, Teachers, Parents, and Friends) celebrated Harvest festival.
The Children all contributed to a morning
assembly through song, drama, poetry and
prayer.
Members of the school council were
able to deliver wonderful fresh and
canned food parcels to the CCC and
members of the community.
Parents and Children also enjoyed a ‘Bring and Share’.
Photos supplied
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
HEADS OF CARE
The Safeguarding Directorate is committed to working with a range of agencies to improve and protect independence and life outcomes for
vulnerable people. The Directorate is responsible for the provision of the following services: Social Services, Learning Disabilities Services
and Older Persons Services.
Expressions of interest are sought for Heads of Care. Reporting to the Manager (Older Persons Service), Heads of Care are tasked with providing quality health and social care to the residents and clients of the Community Care Centre. Key responsibilities include:
• Supervising the formulation and implementation of care plans;
• The provision of skilled clinical care and leadership;
• Responding to and reporting on accidents/incidents.
Expression of Interest will be considered from persons with the following qualifications, skills and abilities interested in taking on the role on
a casual basis:
• St Helena Registered Nurse status (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people management
• Strong organisations skills
The role involves covering early, late and night shifts and includes weekend working.
Salary info
The rate of pay will be paid at £12,350 per annum.
Next steps
Further details on the role are available from Sylvia Jonas, Ag Manager Older Persons Services on telephone number 23090. EOIs should be
delivered to Sarah Williams at Brick House, Upper Jamestown or email HR.safeguarding@helanta.co.sh by Monday 2nd November 2015.
Gregory Hall (Mr), Director
20 October 2015
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Mobile Banking October 2015
Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Mobile Banking will take place again as of
Wednesday, 21 September 2015 in the following areas:
Cashiers Office at ANRD Scotland
HTH Supermarket
Longwood Supermarket
Wednesday, 21 October, 09:30 - 12:30pm
Friday, 23 October, 09:30 - 13:00pm
Friday, 30 October, 09.30 - 14:30pm
Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, have all your bills paid, make a withdrawal or a deposit,
request the balance of your account, set up your standing order, submit your remittance requests,
you can even open a new account. Statement Prints are also available
All of this and much more from your nearest Mobile Banking Station..
Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St. Helena · South Atlantic · STHL 1ZZ
Tel: +290 22390 · Fax: +290 22553 · e-mail: info@sainthelenabank.com · web: www.sainthelenabank.com
Established and regulated in St. Helena under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008 the Company Ordinance, 2004 and the Company Regulations, 2004
EXPRESSIONS OF
INTEREST
The Children’s Safeguarding Board are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons/organisation to further the Islands provision for Children and Young People.
The Safeguarding Children’s Board would like to commission a
service that promotes resilience, encourages art, music and culture,
while providing a safe environment for Children and Young People.
The following are the minimum requirements of the organisation:
• Safe facility to use
• Staff that have at least level 2 safeguarding training
• Child protection/safeguarding policy in place
• Evidence of working with Children and Young People
• A commitment to work with all appropriate agencies
• A commitment to the arts, culture and music
• A commitment to improving safeguarding on the island and promoting resilience and self esteem
Organisations/Persons should be able to demonstrate their capability and experience in these works.
All expressions of interest should be submitted to the
Corporate Procurement Assistant, Sharalee Yon, The Castle, Jamestown, Saint Helena. STHL 1ZZ
Email: noleen.herne@sainthelena.gov.sh
By revised date 12.00 noon on 05th November 2015.
For further information contact Sheralee Yon on telephone No.
22470
Email: noleen.herne@sainthelena.gov.sh
CHANGES TO WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
At its meeting on 15 October 2015, the Environment & Natural
Resources Committee agreed the following changes to the St Helena Waste Management Services with immediate effect:
• The collection of waste from commercial premises (shops and
bars) in Jamestown will reduce from the current five day a week
service to four days a week. As a result, there will be no collection
of waste from commercial premises in Jamestown on Tuesdays.
Tuesday is the waste collection day for the Half Tree Hollow area
- the largest of all domestic waste collection routes. The volume of
waste on the HTH route often exceeds what the RCVs can safely collect - and reducing collection of commercial waste from five days a
week to four in Jamestown provides the necessary increased capacity
in the RCVs to safely complete the entire route on a Tuesday.
• The twice weekly collection of household waste in Jamestown
will reduce to a one day per week service, consistent with all
other residential properties on the Island. Household waste in
Jamestown will therefore now only be collected from residential
properties on Fridays.
This change realises a reduction in vehicle and fuel use and frees
staff to undertake other waste management tasks for the benefit of
all residents.
For further information contact the Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford, on tel: 24724 or email mike-durnford@
enrd.gov.sh.
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NOTICE BOARD
SAMS
RADIO
1
SCHEDULE
102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh
CONTACT THE SHOW
To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or
email: news@sams.sh. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit
the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the
Facebook link at the top right of every page.
THE CHART SHOW
REWIND
Wednesday 10.30am
Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated
Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm.
Saturday 9.30am. Repeated on Saturday at
6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday
at 12.15pm.
CHILLIN’ WITH LUKE
SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS
A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old.
2nd CHANCE SUNDAY
Fridays at 2pm and repeated on the Sunday in the Second Chance Sunday line up.
Join Luke Bennett as he takes you through
his sound track to life.
9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and
programmes from the week, mixed with easy
listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday.
BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS
St Helena News:
PRIME TIME
Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon,
5pm, 7pm & 10pmalso at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday.
Saturday news: 8am & 12noon
24/7 on our 2nd radio channel.
88.1MHz, 100.7 MHz and 102.7MHz
John Lamdon and Andy Parkinson share
their passion for mathematics and classic rock and pop. Every second Thursday
5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance Sunday.’
HOT ROCKS
IN CONVERSATION
Every week day at 5:30pm or 7.30pm
Another chance to hear interviews that made the news
during last week and also this week.
Mondays at 5:30pm, Replayed Fridays at
12:30pm. Hannah Durnford and Lizemarie
Robbertse, play their way through alternative rock tracks.
SUNRISE 7am to 10am
Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews
and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News
Repeated at 11pm everyday.
GOOD MORNING
WITH DONNA
Monday to Friday from 10.30am till
12.30pm.
Join Donna Crowie for the latest news and
updates as well as great music to keep you
entertained.
Includes 12pm news and noticeboard.
GOOD AFTERNOON
WITH DONNA
Monday to Friday from 2pm till 4pm.
Again, join Donna to keep you entertained
in the afternoon.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Celebrating St Helenian Culture and Artwork
Creative St Helena Arts Festival
C
Pamela Murray
Hannah Durnford, SAMS
reative St Helena will be holding an arts
festival at High Knoll Fort to round up a combination of, their projects on St Helena.
Over the year, Creative St Helena has been
doing the start programme with young artists
on St Helena. Director of Creative St Helena,
Pamela Murray told The Sentinel, “We wanted
to find an unusual space to exhibit some of the
work that the artists have been doing. Our plan
is to try and turn the fort into an arts festival as
much as possible and place sculptures and different kinds of artwork in there as well.”
The festival, which will start at 2pm, will also
see the launch of the second Speaking Saint
book. There will be readings by people who
have worked together to write the book. During the evening will be the fashion show. All
clothes used in the show have been made on
island, “It is really exciting. The girls have
been working really hard with different women on the island to get it all ready,” Pamela
added, “we’re trying to make it a really nice
day out, it is going to be a real celebration of
St Helenian culture and artwork.”
a Monday.
Shops and bars in Jamestown will no longer have their bins collected every weekday.
At a meeting of the environment committee
last week EMD’s Mike Durnford said that
sometimes the bin lorries are not able to col-
lect waste from Prince Andrew School on
a Tuesday, which has a knock-on effect on
Wednesday’s service. This is because the
trucks often fill up before getting to PAS.
SHG have also announced they will be offering a free bulky waste service taking
among other things scrap metal, wood and
white goods. The service will be offered on
different days in different districts. However
it will not be available in Levelwood until
the trenching works between there and Sandy Bay have finished.
New opening times for the landfill site at
Horse Point have also been put in place.
The site will now be open from Monday to
Saturday, 9am to 3pm, but will be closed on
Sunday.
These new changes are part of a long line
since the Environmental Management Division took over waste management from
Public Health earlier this year. Perhaps most
notable has been the introduction of wheelie
bins for the island’s houses and businesses.
Binning It
Waste Services Announce
Major Changes
August Graham, SAMS
Households in Jamestown will now only
have their rubbish collected once every
week, while shops and bars in the capital
will get four weekly collections, rather than
five. The government have also announced
a free disposal service for bulky waste and
changes to the landfill site.
In the past Jamestown has been the only
place on island with household collections
more than once a week. The new development, which brings the capital in line with
other districts, means that this week was the
last time bins were collected from houses on
Two Hundred Trees Mark Two Hundred Years
–Planting the Future
Sue Halfacre, SHNT
T
wo hundred gumwoods were planted at
the Millennium Forest during Bicentenary
Week. On Thursday 15th October 2015 all expectations was exceeded when all the endemic
trees were bedded in with substantial help
from the Navy, the French Delegation, Saints
and tourists. Local contributors were Helena
Bennett, Zedella Young, Qhi Sim-Green, Joel
and Merle Peters. Bronwyn and David Street
from Australia turned up early and helped excavate some holes in readiness. At the end of
the day, the donation tin for trees and certificates yielded £141.00 which was very generous. Thank you to all who participated and
supported the event.
Dedicated staff and volunteers at St Helena
National Trust harvest, seed sow and bring
The NAVY get stuck in.
Photo Supplied: Jessi Andrews/Sue Halfacre
on a number of endemics for planting all year
around in an effort to turn the tide against invasive species. Our work is supported by the
Darwin Initiative as part of the Community
Forest Project.
It’s never too late to plant a tree. The Millen-
nium Forest Nursery produces a number of
different endemic plants that members of the
public can dedicate to a loved one. For example this could be in memory of a relative/friend
that has passed on or the birth of a child. For
further information call Jessi on 22190.
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FaithMatters
Pastor Paul Millin
LIGHTEN THE LOAD
Philippians 2:3-4
“Let nothing be done through
selfish ambition or conceit, but
in lowliness of mind let each
esteem others better than themselves. Let each
of you look out not only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others”
There is a strange human trend that has taken
hold of many people today. It’s a general desire to pull others down. The world has become a terrible place where people celebrate
the fall and demise of others. A lot of pleasure
is generated when someone falls from grace
or is humiliated. It has become common cause
when in order to get ahead, political foes will
go out of their way to search for the worst of
the opponent’s history. When it is found, they
will parade it for all to know and with little
thought that a life might be ruined and a family destroyed.
In our schools, work places, and communities in general, the desire to get ahead is so
strong that it can only be achieved through bad
mouthing others, being malicious and finding
fault that will confine the individual to utter
humiliation.
Should life really be like that, that the joys of
our lives are gained against the backdrop of
another’s pain? We celebrate at the misfortune
of others and further compound the problem
through our attitude and actions.
Wherever we are they are people crying out
for love, yearning for warmth and perhaps you
are God’s chosen instrument to supply that
very need. Love is probably the easiest thing
to share, a little smile here, a bit of consideration there, a listening ear and where possible
more.
It is easy to be an ordinary human being, by
going out of your way to pull someone down
who is already battling a mirage of challenges.
It is however better to be an extra-ordinary being by trying to lighten the load for them.
Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday 24 October
9.15 - 10.40am Sabbath School
11.00 - 12.00am Divine Service
2.00 - 3.00pm Youth Programme
Monday 26 October
7.00 - 8.00pm Bible Study, Home of Lionel and
Pam Joshua, Cleughs Plain
Wednesday 28 October
7.30 - 8.30pm Prayer Meeting in Jamestown
Church
Friday 30 October
6.00 - 7.00pm Bible Study at the Home of Pastor
Millin, Jamestown
Further Info Contact, Paul Millin, Tel 22267
DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA
The Cathedral Parish of St Paul
Sunday 25 October 30th Sunday of the Year
8.00 a.m. Eucharist,
Cathedral
11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist /Harvest Festival
Parade,
St Andrew
11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
St Helena & The Cross
5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong,
Cathedral
Thursday 29 October
10.00 a.m. Eucharist,
Arabia
Sunday 1 November
All Saints
8.00 a.m. Eucharist,
Cathedral
10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
Cathedral
3.30 p.m. Eucharist,
St Peter
The Parish of St James
Sunday 25 October 30th Sunday of the Year
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Harvest Festival
Parade,
St James
7.00 p.m. Evening Prayer,
St James
Wednesday 28 October
7.30 a.m. Eucharist,
St James
Thursday 29 October
7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing,
St John
Sunday 1 November
All Saints
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
St James
7.00 p.m. Evening Prayer,
St John
Parish of St Matthew
Sunday 25 October 30th Sunday of the Year
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
St Mark
Tuesday 27 October
7.00 p.m. Eucharist & Bible Study, St Mark
Sunday 1 November
All Saints
9.30 a.m. Family Eucharist and Baptism,
St Mark
6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer,
St Mark
Activities at the Army this weekend
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
MORNING WORSHIP AT THE
HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY
AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT
7.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME.
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP & CAFÉ
CLOSED
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP & CAFÉ
OPEN FROM 10AM FOR COFFEE
MORNING AND SALE.
There is always a warm welcome for you at
the Salvation Army.
If you would like to know more about The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon
on telephone nos 22703/24358.
Take care and God bless.
BAPTIST NOTICES
Saturday 24 October
Prayer meeting, 7:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel
Sunday 25 October
Church Services:
Morning Service
Sandy Bay Chapel, 11:00 am
Leader: Nick Williams
Preacher: Stedson Peters
Lord's Table: Vincent March
Jamestown Chapel, 11:00 am
Leader: Pastor Graeme
Preacher: Pastor Graeme
Lord's Table: Pastor Graeme
Other activities:
Sunday School, 10:00 am, Baptist Manse,
Jamestown
Prayer Meeting, 5:00 pm, Jamestown
Schoolroom
Tuesday 27 October
BWA, 10:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel
Bible Study & Refreshments, 7:00 pm,
Jamestown Schoolroom (Led by Pastor)
Wednesday 28 October
Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Deadwood
(Led by Hazel) Home of Winnie Thomas
Thursday 29 October
Bible Study, 5:30 pm, Sandy Bay Chapel
(Led by Pastor)
Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Blue Hill Community
Centre (Led by Pastor)
For further information please call Pastor
Graeme Beckett at 22388
BAHA’I FAITH
www.sthelenabahai.org
BAHA’I CENTRE
Gumwoods
DEVOTIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY EVENINGS
at 8pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Telephone 24525
"Today the task befitting great rulers is to establish universal peace, for in this lies the freedom of all peoples." Abdu'l-Baha
Cell Group/ Bible studies
Thursday 22 October
Sandy Bay Community Centre at 7pm
contact Riana on telephone No 24700
Wednesday 28 October
at the home of Charles Schwarz
at 7:30 pm
contact No 23805
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NOTICE BOARD
FREE BULKY WASTE COLLECTION
& DISPOSAL SERVICE
Waste Management Services is pleased to introduce a new, free bulky waste collection and disposal service to domestic customers.
Operation
Domestic customers can book free bulky waste collection and disposal by contacting Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford, on
tel: 24724 or e-mail:
mike-durnford@enrd.gov.sh
The type and volume of bulky waste will be recorded at the time of booking and a collection date allocated to the customer. The customer
may be requested to be present on the date of collection to assist with the loading of their bulky waste into the trailer (dependent on waste
volume and weight).
The bulky waste collection and disposal service will initially operate on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7am.
Collections will be available as follows:
• Tuesday - Jamestown and Rupert’s, Alarm Forest and Deadwood
• Wednesday - Sandy Bay and Longwood
• Thursday - HTH and St Paul’s
• Friday - Blue Hill
The service will be extended to Levelwood on a Wednesday once trenching works between Levelwood and Sandy Bay have been completed and the road reopened.
No fees or charges will apply to this service.
Acceptable Bulky Waste
Bulky waste must be able to be safely hand-loaded onto the trailer. Acceptable bulky waste includes:
• Scrap metal
• Wood
• White Goods and small electrical appliances
• Furniture (including mattresses)
• Vehicle tyres
Non-acceptable Bulky Waste
Non-acceptable bulky waste includes (but is not limited to):
• Hazardous waste, including vehicle batteries
• Whole or part of vehicles
• Garden or green waste
• Glass
• Food waste
• Other waste - as informed at the time of booking
This service is not available to commercial customers.
For further information, please contact the Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford, on tel: 24724 or
e-mail: mike-durnford@enrd.gov.sh
SHG
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NOTICE BOARD
CRUISE SHIPS 2015/2016
MV AMADEA
Date: 01 November 2015
Arrival: 12.00 noon; Departure: 8.00pm
Maximum Capacity: 620 passengers and 260 crew
Please note that actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date.
MS MARINA
Date: 06 December 2015
Arrival: 7.00 am; Departure: 5.00 pm
Maximum Capacity: 1252 passengers and 780 crew
Please note that actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date.
MS MARINER
Date: 17 December 2015
Arrival: 12.00 noon; Departure: 6.00 pm
Maximum Capacity: 769 passengers and 445 crew
Please note that actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date.
MV ALBATROS
Date: 11 January 2016
Arrival: 12.00 noon; Departure: 8.00 pm
Maximum Capacity: 800 passengers and 655 crew
Please note that actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date.
MV BOUDICCA
Date: 22 January 2016
Arrival: 0800 am; Departure: 6.00 pm
Maximum Capacity: 820 passengers and 329 crew
Please note that actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date.
In addi on to the above cruise ships—arriving also are:
MV EUROPA— Arrive: 27 October 2016
ARTANIA — Arrive: 01 November 2016; Depart: 02 November 2016
MV VOYAGER—Arrive: 10 April 2017
For further informa on please contact
Juliet Williams, Tourism Officer on 22158 or
email: juliet.williams@tourism.co.sh
The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder
Hill Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh
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CRUISE SHIP SEASON STARTING 1 NOVEMBER 2015
© - Ed Thorpe
Local Businesses
This is an opportunity not to be missed for local businesses to provide your services and showcase your
products.
There will be a local market set up in front of the New Horizon’s Centre. If you would like to book a space,
please contact Juliet Williams on Tel. 22158.
Stalls are also welcome at Longwood Green.
Volunteers Needed
If any members of the public would like to volunteer their me on the day as a:
x
Tour Assistant;
x
Translator; or
x
First Aider
Please contact us on the contact details below.
Keeping you up-dated
As the Cruise Ship Companies release informa on prior to the Ships arrival, the Tourist Office will aim to
keep you updated via the radio sta ons as well as email.
If you would like to receive email updates, please forward your email details to the contact details below.
For further informa on please contact
Juliet Williams, Tourism Officer on 22158 or
email: juliet.williams@tourism.co.sh
The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill
Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh
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NOTICE BOARD
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
REMINDER
“I was really pleased to receive the Chevening Scholarship as I had always thought it
impossible for me to attend university and achieve a Degree. Applying for a scholarship was one of the best decisions I have made in my life - not only have I been able
to further my education but it has given me great life experience.
“The Chevening team were very supportive and the scholarship has given me innumerable opportunities throughout my life. I really hope others will take advantage
of this life changing opportunity.” – Tracey Williams, St Helena Chevening Scholar
(2002)
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/17 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply - until Tuesday 3 November 2015.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds
who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s Degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.
There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the
2016/2017 academic cycle, representing a significant investment from the UK Government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.
For more information, visit www.chevening.org/faqs for details on the eligibility
criteria and award specifications - or contact Manager of the Governor’s Office,
Sandra Sim, on tel: 22308 or email: sandra.sim@sainthelena.gov.sh
Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities - mostly
for one year Master’s Degrees - for individuals with potential to become future leaders,
decision-makers, and opinion formers.
SHG, 19 October 2015
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A date for your diary:
Saturday 5th December
2015
At New Horizons
ons Leisure
Park
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD
ST HELENA
MAGISTRATES’
COURT
8th October 2015
ARTHUR BYRON BECKETT (29) of
The Baptist Manse, Jamestown pleaded
guilty to driving a motor vehicle without
insurance. Mr Beckett was fined £148.00
with costs of £15.00.
JEREMY HENRY (32) of Sunnyside, St
Pauls pleaded guilty to being drunk in a
public place. Mr Henry was fined £30.00
with costs of £15.00.
PHILEMON MATHEBULA (36) of
Bradley’s Camp pleaded guilty to charges
of being drunk in a public place on two
separate occasions. Mr Mathebula was
fined £60.00 with costs of £30.00.
15th October 2015
YVONNE DAWN THOMAS (36) of
Sandy Bay pleaded guilty to parking on
a yellow line after having received a previous police warning for doing so. Miss
Thomas was fine £30.00 with costs of
£15.00.
Behind Schedule
August Graham, SAMS
New Bus Service Delayed by Two Months
A
new public transport schedule, which was
due to start two months ago, has still not been
implemented and SHG cannot say when it is
likely to commence. Joshua’s Taxis, who have
bid for the service, told The Sentinel they are
still waiting to hear from government.
A report from Elan Public Transport Consultancy, which was commissioned by SHG,
recommended that a new contractor should
be selected by February 2015, and the service
should start March.
Despite these recommendations it was not until the end of March the government started advertising for a ten-year contract for the public
transport system, they asked for expressions of
interest by the middle of April. In the advert
SHG said the new bus service would start on
7 August.
By the time they asked for businesses to tender
for the contract, it had been reduced to a fiveyear deal. The initial deadline for submission
was extended from 10 to 27 July.
However Joshua’s Taxis, the current service
providers, told The Sentinel this week they did
not submit their bid until September.
A proposed new timetable was published in
January and contains new routes and extra
journeys on old ones.
Joshua’s Taxis told The Sentinel there are not
enough busses for this extra service, but they
will be given the option to buy vehicles from
SHG.
Now, over two months since the new contract
was due to start, the bus service is still being
provided by Joshua’s Taxis according to the
old time table.
The Half Tree Hollow Community Centre
is now up and running under full management
and is available to anyone at any time for any use.
For further details or to book the centre you can contact
Jeremy Johns or Sylvia Phillips.
WILL BE HAVING A ‘QUALITY
SECONDS’ SALE
AT THE JAMESTOWN HALL
ON SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER
FROM 10AM TILL LATE.
THE CAFÉ WILL ALSO BE OPEN
FOR A COFFEE
MORNING WITH THE USUAL
YUMMY REFRESHMENTS.
SEE YOU ALL THERE!!
WEEKLY WEATHER NEWS
Weekly stats from the Met
Office, Bottom Woods, St Helena for W/E
18th October 2015
Max Temp
Min Temp
Total Rainfall
Mean Temp
Total Sunshine
18.8 ºC
13.6 ºC
8.0 mm
16.0 ºC
3.7 hrs
Right now the centre is organising a car boot sale which will be held on
Saturday 24 October. The car boot sale will take place twice a month.
If you have any unwanted items in your home or garage and would like to get rid of
them then go along to the centre and take the opportunity to sell your wares.
You can sell anything from pot plants, clothes,
cakes, household wares, shoes etc.
Call Doris Williams on 23839 or Sylvia Phillips on 23892
to reserve a table or a space for £3.
REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA
23rd October 2015
NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Sandra Wade (nee Maggott) of The Briars
for registration as proprietor of an area of land registered in the name of the Crown namely
Parcel 12, Block 17 in the Registration Section of Jamestown. Such application is made by
virtue of claimed peaceable, open and uninterrupted possession of said land for a period of at
least 15 years. A copy of the application and a plan of the said land are available for inspection at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal office hours. Any person
who wishes to make representations to the Land Registrar as to why this application should
not be allowed must do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice.
JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
3. OTHER PESTS:
The fish come in their own world, the world of water. Unfortunately they
may not be alone. The water can contain fish parasites, snail and
amphibian eggs, mosquito and midge larvae, and a range of plant seeds.
Liver fluke
A common water snail for example is the host for liver fluke; another, bilharzia - both diseases
of man. Certain mosquitoes spread malaria, certain midges diseases like Blue Tongue.
Worldwide a number of decorative but invasive water weeds are causing havoc choking
waterways and reservoirs after being accidentally introduced. For this reason a condition of
your licence is that you bring in no pondweed, and that the water is changed and clean.
4. COLD WATER OR TROPICAL:
Believe it or not, even fish have rights! A common misunderstanding
is mixing tropical fish with coldwater fish, and this can cause welfare
problems. Guppies, mollies and plecos, for example need water that
is around 24ͼ to 27ͼ centigrade, whereas goldfish such as fantails,
comets, moors and shubunkins only 17 to 23ͼ centigrade. They are
The Clown Fish
not compatible; they should not be mixed. By all means bring both in,
but have a heater for the tropicals and keep them separate.
5. INVASIVES:
No fish owners on St Helena are into collecting marine tropicals… yet.
They’re very expensive, difficult to keep and anyway the best collection
here is in the remarkable sea all around. But one day it might happen –
aquaria in hotels for example - and the danger is that someone
releases them into the ocean. This has occurred with the Pacific Lion
Fish, released deliberately into the Caribbean. It is a vicious predator on
The Lion Fish
the wrong side of the Americas, and is now wiping out many coral reef ecosystems and
species. It is a good example of what can go wrong.
Importing though is simple. Ask for an application form from the Senior Veterinary Officer,
Joe Hollins at ANRD or email joe-hollins@enrd.gov.sh or visit our website (see below). Fill in
the details when overseas and send by email – use an Internet café if needed. This must be
done before boarding the RMS. All being well a licence will be issued electronically and
sent to the ship, then the fish will be inspected on arrival before landing.
Leaflets, import health standards & licence application forms are available on the biosecurity
page of the SHG website http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena-biosecurity-service/.
Pond weeds
Amphibian eggs
Malarial mosquitoes
Water snails
Fish lice
Pests which could come in with fish
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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ
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NOTICE BOARD
PROPOSED
NEW FOOD SAFETY
ORDINANCE
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS
With the growth of tourism on St Helena there may be those wishing to offer a Bed and Breakfast service. The B&B as it is called, is a
small lodging establishment - normally a private or family home - that offers overnight accommodation, including breakfast (but usually
does not offer other meals).
For the next few weeks, the Enviromental Health Section will be providing guidance on the food safety and health and safety requirements
that apply to B&Bs.
Food Safety
The main legislation affecting the establishment of a B&B is the Food Hygiene Regulations. The new regulations will soon be introduced,
under which a number of specific regulations are made to apply to all food premises.
What is a Food Premises?
A Food Premises is any premises used as a food business, including bake houses and private dwellings used to prepare food for sale.
Food Premises Registration
Registration as a food premises with the Environmental Health Section is a legal requirement. Registration forms are available from the
Environmental Health Section and failure to register is an offence. Routine food hygiene inspections can be carried out at any reasonable
time with notice by an officer from this Section, and they can inspect without prior notification when investigating complaints.
Inspection Topics
When visiting a premises the main food hygiene requirements and topics that the inspecting officer may wish to discuss and will be assessing during a routine food hygiene inspection are:
• Size of the kitchen/production area
• Lighting
• Ventilation
• Equipment
• Surfaces - size and intended use
• Cleaning
• Waste
• Pest control
A more in depth description is given below:
Structure
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors and windows must be in good condition. They must be able to be cleaned and disinfected.
Lighting and Ventilation
Should be provided in all parts of the premises, and can be either natural or artificial. The type of ventilation will depend on the size and
activity of the kitchen. For small premises with low heat production, opening windows or doors may be used. If this is the case, proofing
against the entry of insects may need to be considered.
Equipment
All equipment that you use must be kept clean and maintained in a good condition. Equipment must be suitable for the intended purpose.
Cleaning facilities
There must be facilities for washing food and equipment. These must be kept clean and have a continuous supply of hot and cold water.
Refuse Disposal
Food waste and other refuse must not be allowed to accumulate in any kitchen. The containers used for food waste must be easy to clean
and disinfect and must be kept in good condition. Any refuse container used for storage of waste awaiting collection must have a lid and
be made of a durable material that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
Pest Control
You must take steps to prevent and control entry of pests onto your premises. Pests include mice, rats, birds and insects (eg. cockroaches).
More on B&B requirements next week.
SHG, 20 October 2015
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NOTICE BOARD
Request for Expression of Interest
Provision of Contract Services for Responding to Call Outs for Electricity Supply
Faults on the High Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Networks
Connect Saint Helena Ltd is calling for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Electrical
Contractors willing to provide the services listed below on an annual contract basis.
Electrical Call-Out Services Required
To provide an emergency on call service to Connect Saint Helena Ltd outside of accepted working
hours, normally from 16:00 to 08:30 Monday to Friday and on a 24 hour basis on Saturdays, Sundays,
Public Holidays and the period between the 27th to 31st December.
The Contractor will respond to all requests made from Connect Saint Helena Ltd (normally the Power
Station, but call out requests can originate from any member of Connect Saint Helena Staff or the
Emergency Services) to investigate and undertake repairs to restore power to affected customers where
the fault lies with Connect Saint Helena Ltd’s infrastructure from the HV Bus Bar, located in the 11kV
Switchboard at the Rupert’s Power Station, to Customers’ Service Cut-Out Devices.
The contract will require for an initial service response to be made within two hours of the call out
request and repairs undertaken as speedily as possible.
This contract is to be for an initial period of 24 calendar months.
Expressions of Interest
Interested Contractors are invited to express their interest and to provide information indicating that
they are qualified and technically equipped to provide the above services. Contractors should
demonstrate their capability to execute the works to specifications that will be issued by Connect Saint
Helena Ltd.
The Expression of Interest should include a capability statement which should state the following
information:
1. Details of previous proven experience on similar works – this should include a list of electrical
work successfully completed on or off island.
2. Company profile and qualifications/profiles of key personnel that will undertake the service.
Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest, in writing, shall include company name, contact person, address, telephone
and fax numbers and email address. Hand delivered expressions of interest shall be delivered to the
Procurement
Coordinator
at
Carnarvon
Court,
Jamestown,
or
emailed
to:
nigel.benjamin@connect.co.sh
The closure date for Expressions of Interest is Friday the 30th October 2015 at 12:00 (noon).
Further Information
Interested contractors may obtain further information from Colin Anthony, Electricity Distribution
Manager, Connect Saint Helena Ltd, Seales Corner, on telephone 2255; Fax: 2600. Email:
colin.anthony@connect.co.sh
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DALCO Ltd
BUILDING WORKS & SERVICES
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be involved in projects from start to finish. For further information please
contact our main Office.
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DALCO Ltd is also seeking a positive energetic individual to fill the post
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field and the successful applicant should be meticulous and give attention
to detail as this role is both demanding and rewarding . Interested persons
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SENTINEL SPORT
Turning the Green Pink
Ladies to show support for cancer awareness through golf
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
‘T
urn the Greens Pink’ is the brainchild of the
Longwood Golf Club Ladies’ Open Champion
Sonia Niemand. “October is the most beautiful
month of the year and the island is putting so much
effort into Cancer Awareness, being a lady golfer
I thought why not do something for a great cause
with something that I love to do,” Sonia told The
Sentinel when we asked what gave her the inspiration to organise such an event.
The event will see a golfer join two non-golfers to
play a Texas Scramble, which is one of the most
enjoyable forms of golf. “Firstly we would
like to try and collect as much money to
l-r: Chrezelda de Jager, Sonia
Niemand, Lawson Henry,
and Anel Hayward
donate to Cancer Awareness,” said Sonia. “Secondly
is to get some pink on the green. The golf club is really in need of lady golfers and getting the ladies to
understand how golf works and the rules while having
fun would make them feel more comfortable in starting to play golf on a regular basis.”
Taking part in the event costs £10. The fees will be
evenly split between the golf club and the Cancer
Awareness and Support Group.
Following the golf there will be a reception at the
club house and a prize giving ceremony. Thanks to
generous sponsorships there will be prizes not just
for the overall winners but for smaller accolades
like being nearest to the pin on a particular par
three and much more.
“Having a fun day out with the ladies on the golf
course while doing it for a great cause
seems like a day to remember,”
Sonia said.
Helen Stevens is a
regular ladies golfer
out at the Longwood
Golf Club
36 Hole Stroke Play, Peter Francis Memorial
Cup
Sponsored by Richard James International
Rodney Buckley
17 Players took to the field on Saturday. Taking the first
18 hole lead was:1st place - Gideon Niemand – one under par 67
2nd place - Donald Bowers – one over par 69
3rd place - Keith Joshua & Deon de Jager – two over
par 70.
Taking the lead for the Ladies – Eileen Wallace on 11
over par 77.
Two ball winners:
Larry Legg – 7th green – par 3
Lawson Henry – 10th green par 4
Stuart Moors – 14 green –par 3
Overall winners of the two day competition:Ladies 1st place:
Eileen Wallace – 9 over par 145
Gents:
1st place – Deon de Jager – 2 over par 138
2nd place – Keith Joshua – 4 over par 140
3rd place – Lawson Henry – 8 over par 144
Longest drive – Ladies – Joan Thomas
Longest drive – Gents – Lawson Henry
Two ball winner – Gideon Niemand – 14th green
The presentation by Mrs. Daphne Francis was followed
by tea and a display of eats, which were also provided
by Daphne. Members expressed their grateful thanks to
Daphne and to Richard James for sponsoring the very
nice prizes.
Your thought for the week “The challenge may not be
easy, but it is possible” Enjoy the week
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SENTINEL SPORT
SAINT VETERANS STILL GOT IT
Saints Roll Back the Years to Fire Seven Past Lancaster Veterans
Nick Stevens
On Wednesday 14 October, the St Helena Veterans ((average
g age
g 40)) lined up
against a veteran team from the HMS Lancaster (average age
30). The Saints started well creating a number of cha
chances
in the first ten minutes. Against the run of play HMS Lancaster scored when their striker received a ball ove
over the
top before running through and lobbing goalkeeper PPeter
Young.
The Saints continued to dominate the midfield and were soon
level. The equaliser came after HMS Lancaster fail
failed to
clear a corner allowing Nick Stevens to flick the
ball into the roof of the net from inside tthe 6
yard box. Minutes later Stevens ha
had an
overhead kick cleared of the line.
Twenty minutes into the match and
the Saints took the lead thro
through
a Gibby Young back heel from
close range. After missing a few
chances Simon Scipio finnally
scored; a through ball from
Stevens saw him race aaway
from the defence, firing
into the corner of the
Gibby Young
net.
scored with a
In the secback heel to put
ond half,
the Saints 2-1 up
a ggood
in the first half
pas
passing
move by the Saints saw Alistair Buckley set up Scipio
for his second goal of the game. The Saints could have
gone further ahead when a shot from Stevens was
stopped on the line by the hand of a defender. Martin
“Jackson” Buckley stepped up for the resulting penalty
but saw his kick hit both posts before falling into the
hands of the keeper.
The Lancaster got back into the game just five minutes later with another brilliant lob from 30 yards. This
would be the last of their scoring as the Saints’ defence
of Jackson, Jeff Ellick, Anthony George and Alan Benjamin were in good form.
The Saints midfield of Stevens, Young, Buckley and
Darren Duncan continued to create chances. Youngsters Cody Thomas and Scott Henry were rotated
into the game after many of the veteran Saints failed
to show. Thomas was next on the score sheet after he
headed in a brilliant cross from Buckley, who went on
to score himself after a good passing move with Scipio.
The seventh and final goal saw Scipio complete his hat
trick. Chasing down a defensive clearance, he collected
the ball wide on the right before beating a defender and
firing across the keeper and into the far corner of the
goal.
This was a great opportunity for the Veterans (some
having played for over 30 years) to get together and
compete in a match and it was thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
This Weekend’s Fixtures and Current League Table
FOOTBALL FIXTURES
P
Saturday 24 October 2015
1.30pm
3.30pm
Bellboys Wolves
Raiders Axis
Org: Rovers
Org: Wirebirds
Sunday 25 October 2015
11.45am
1.30pm
3.30pm
Football: Arsenal’s
victory over Bayern
Munich will raise
belief at Emirates
Stadium, says Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.
Wenger’s side had
lost their first two
Champions League games but goals from
Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil saw them
beat the German champions 2-0.
They remain bottom of Group F before a trip
to Munich on 4 November but can go top of
the Premier League on Saturday.
“We had an absolute necessity to win and we
did it in an intense, disciplined game,” said
Harts
Rovers
CSB
Wirebirds
Fugees
Rangers
FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
Org: Wolves
Org: Raiders
Org: Raiders
Wenger.
Rugby: South Africa have named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s World
Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Lock Lood de Jager and hooker Bismarck du
Plessis have both recovered from injuries sustained in the 23-19 quarter-final win against
Wales.
In the only change to the squad, lock Victor
Matfield is on the bench after recovering from
a hamstring injury.
Matfield, 38, will hope to win his 126th Test
cap after being preferred to Pieter-Steph du
Toit on the bench.
The influential De Jager is fit to start despite
suffering a foot injury last weekend, while Du
Plessis will play with the hand wound he suf-
W
L
D
GF GA GD Pts
46
44
33
30
23
17
17
14
4
0
Rovers
17 15 1 1 122 14 108
Harts
16 14 0 2 97 13 84
CSB
17 10 4 3 57 25 32
Wirebirds
16 9 4 3 71 24 47
Bellboys
16 7 7 2 26 41 Ͳ15
Axis
17 5 10 2 29 51 Ͳ22
C Rangers 16 5
9 2 37 97 Ͳ60
Fugees
17 4 11 2 45 54 Ͳ9
Raiders*
16 4 11 1 34 61 Ͳ27
Wolves
16 0 16 0 15 153 Ͳ138
*Pointsdeductedforfailingtoprovidelinesmen
fered in the quarter-finals strapped up.
It is the first time since 2007 that the Springboks have not changed their starting XV between successive World Cup matches.
Cricket: Former India opener Virender Sehwag has announced his retirement from
international cricket and the Indian Premier
League on his 37th birthday.
Sehwag, who won the World Cup with India
in 2011, played 104 Tests, 251 one-day and
19 Twenty20 internationals.
He scored 8,586 Test runs at an average of
49.34 and is the only Indian to score an international triple century.
“Cricket has been my life,” Sehwag, who
scored 8,273 ODI runs at 35.05, said in a
statement. “I did it my way.”
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SENTINEL SPORT
SENT
STALE MATE
Bellboys and Rangers
nts in a
Share the Points
e
Goalless Game
FOOTBALL RESULTS
Saturday 17 October 2015
Axis 1
Harts 3
J George, C Owen,
R Williams
MoM: Rico Williams
Bellboys 0
Crystal Rangers 0
MoM: Shane Benjamin
Sunday 18 October 2015
Raiders 4
Wolves 2
D Leo (3) A Buckley
R Coleman (2)
MoM: Jacob Duncan
Sun 17 May 2014 - Match Report
Chop shop Boys 4
Fugees 0
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
C Yon, A Henry,
E Williams (pen) K Hudson
MoM: Alonzo Henry
Bellboys 0 - 0 Crystal Rangers
rs
Despite the best efforts of Crystal Rangers
and Bellboys, Saturday’s 3.30pm fixture
ended in a goalless draw.
Both sides have been in great form recently. Bellboys had won four
consecutive matches and Crystal Rangers were coming off an impressive draw against Wirebirds and wins in their last two games. The
stage was set for what should have been an intriguing mid-table clash.
Although both teams endured a slow start to the season they now appear to have found a winning formula in their starting eleven. Both
sides are solid in defence and use the pace and exuberance of their
younger team members in attacking positions.
For Bellboys Tyler Brady has emerged as a great footballing
talent. He shows great tenacity and puts in tireless performances each week. On the other hand, Rangers’ David
Young has grown into his role at left back, and plays with
maturity beyond his years.
The match was even throughout and although no goals
were scored, the game flowed from end to end and both keepers saw enough action to keep them interested throughout the
match.
Brady was a constant threat throughout
drawing a few saves from Miskina and
struck the woodwork on two occasions.
Having keeper Agrippa Miskina in the starting line-up has
been a godsend for Rangers. Their good run of form could
easily be attributed to having the assurance of a good keeper
between the sticks. His great reflexes and agility makes him
a hard
keeper to beat.
Brady was a constant threat throughout drawing a few saves from
Miskina and struck the woodwork on two occasions. At the other
end Bank, Somad and Cody Thomas combined to good effect but often
lacked a good-quality final ball.
When the teams swapped sides following the half-time interval, Bellboys
looked the more threatening team. Damien Stevens was once again using his
searing pace to great effect, but Kamahansa and Jeffery Ellick stood firm.
Brady saw a shot rebound of the right upright and Bank fired a volley just wide but
that was as close as either side came to breaking the deadlock until the final minutes.
Having made the move from the defence to midfield for the latter stages of the match
Martin Henry found himself in yards of space on the right side of Rangers penalty area.
He lined up and fired a shot but it sailed over the bar without troubling the
keeper.
Crystal Rangers now sit level with Axis on 17 points, and Bellboys on 23
just 7 points short of the top four.
Check out the highlights from the match on the next SAMS Newsbite
Rovers 5
Wirebirds 2
B Sim (2) C Benjamin,
R Legg, R Benjamin
MoM: Rico Benjamin
YPoM: Ronan Legg
J Hlongwane,
W Crowie (OG)
FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS
FOOT
Player
RicoBenjamin
Rico
Benjamin
KevinHudson
Kevin
Hudson
JasonGeorge
Jason
George
Ross
O'Dean
RossO'Dean
Ronan Legg
RonanLegg
ChrisOwen
Chris
Owen
Joseph'Ace'Hlongwane
Joseph
'Ace' Hlo
ongwane
ScottCrowie
Scott
Crowie
ShaneStroud
Shane Stroud
ThulaniKhanyile
Thulani Khanyile
e
ClaytonBenjamin
Clayton Benjamin
CodyThomas
Cody Thomas
Team
Rovers
CSB
Harts
Rovers
Rovers
Harts
Wirebirds
Bellboys
Harts
Wirebirds
Rovers
CRangers
C Rangers
Total
36
32
28
26
23
20
16
14
14
13
12
10
League & hhotshots table produced by The Sentinel.
Results & fixtures provided by SHFA
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SENTINEL SPORT
TEN YEARS UNDEFEATED,
AND COUNTING
Liam Yon, SAMS
Saint National Team Make
ake
Easy Work of Unb
Unbeaten
beaten British Navy
SAINTZ 3 - 0 NAVY
Y
C
hop Shop’s Kevin Hudson, Harts’ Chris Owen
wen
and Rovers’ Rico Benjamin were all on the score
ore
sheet as our Saint National Team beat the undedefeated British Navy eleven of the HMS Lancaster
ter
three goals to nil on Wednesday 14 October.
Hudson’s goal was the only divider after a
closely contested first half that saw both teams
pass the ball about and play some entertaining
football. There was no doubt that the British
Navy eleven were a well rounded team as they
seemed to put up quite a fight, and for most
of the first half were even competitors with
our team of elite local players. Twenty minutes into the match and speaking on behalf of thee large
crowd that had gathered at Francis Plain, we knew we
had a game on our hands.
In the second half, our local team began to dominate
out more
proceedings and started to pass the ball about
nd Shane
fluently, creating more chances for Hudson and
Stroud upfront. Owen was having an inspiringg game on
ut
the right wing and was rewarded for his efforts when he pu
put
nd.
d.
the Saints two nil up mid-way through the second.
Not allowing Chop Shop and Harts players too take the
headlines alone, cue Rovers’ R Benjamin to score the
winning goal with fifteen minutes left to play.
This win keeps team St Helena undefeated after playing a
variety of teams from different ships over the last ten years.
Another plus for our local team was the discovery that the
HMS Lancaster team had recently played a tournament in
Columbia where they went undefeated and won a trophy. A
good team, but not good enough; well done to our Saint National Team.
Clayton Benjamin
pulled the strings in
midfield alongside
Ryan George and
later, Rick Joshua
THE BATTLE
Despite being dubbed a ‘friendly’ game, the fight for pride was clear in
the challenges made from both sides. Star left back Mike-E Williams
developed a battle with the Navy’s right winger from the start of the
match. The pair put in strong tackles and competed hard for each ball.
On the opposite flank, Brian Sim also put in a few crunching tackles and
shoulder-to-shoulders with the opposition, though he also received a few
knocks himself. Gary Benjamin and Wayne Crowie found themselves having to make strong tackles and were also
being hassled by the Navy front men. In a similar vein, the Saint team’s attacking players were also taking a few
knocks and had to battle hard for every ball. The Navy backline seemed a solid force, which meant wingers Chris
Owen and Rico Benjamin had to up the physicality along with Shane Stroud and Kevin Hudson at the
point of the attack. Probably the biggest battling took place in the midfield
with Clayton Benjamin and Ryan George having to deal with being
dragged back and pushed; though what they took they also
gave out. This said, each hard tackle and body
check ended with the shake of a hand,
setting an example for our local
football league.
Gary “Picky” Benjamin battled hard to ensure the team kept a cleen sheet
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THE LINE-UP
The Sa
Saint Local team featured stars predominately from our islands paramount tea
teams Harts and Rovers. Andrew “Butters” Yon made the start in goal
with a backline
backli of left back; Mike-e Williams, centre-backs; Wayne Crowie and
Gary Benjamin, and right back; Brian Sim. 2014 player of the season, Rico Benjamin started
on the left flank with Chris O
Owen taking the right. Clayton Benjamin and Ryan George pulled the
strings in the midfield with a striking partnership of Shane Stroud and the only player to not play
for either Harts or Rovers, K
Kevin Hudson. Just before the end of the first half George made way
for Wirebirds’ Rick Joshua who slotted straight in the middle of the park. The second half saw the
introductions of Chop Sho
Shop’s Alonzo Henry and Rovers’ young star, Ronan Legg.
Kevin Hudson
Shane Stroud
Strikers’ Kevin
Hudson (above)
and Shane Stroud
(below) caused
problems for the
Navy defence, who
did what they could
to keep the pair
from getting space
to shoot
Rico Benjamin
j
Mike-E Williams
Chris Owen
Ryan
Ry
y George
Clayton Benjamin
Garyy Benjamin
Wayne Crowie
Brian Sim
Andrew Yon
THE KIT
From afar it might’ve seemed like Brazil was playing at Francis Plain, as
our Saint team took to the field decked out in their official yellow and green
national kit. The shirts are predominately yellow, with green stripes down
the sides and long green sleeves. The brand name, STANND, is featured
central below the neck and the St Helena flag is printed as a badge on the
front. The numbers on the back are green as well as the shorts and socks.
The official kit made it that much more enjoyable to watch the game as
opposed to the old strategy of everybody wear the same colour shirt.
Speaking to a few of the players, they
seem to have enjoyed playing in the
kit, though some found the shorts to
be “too tight.” To see the kit in colour,
veiw the online version of The
Sentinel at www.sams.sh
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SPORTS ARENA
STALE MATE
Bellboys and Rangers Share the
Points in a Goalless Game
See report on page 41
SAINTS TRIUMPHANT
Right back Brian Sim
gets ‘studded’ in the
aggressive game
against the Navy
Winger Chriss Owen
closes down th
the
he Navy
left back on th
the
he flank
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